"Connecting Accelerated Aging and Early-Onset Cancers: Unveiling the Link"

A study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024 found that accelerated aging, as indicated by biological age, is linked to an increased risk of early-onset cancers such as lung, gastrointestinal, and uterine cancers. The study suggests that interventions to slow biological aging could be a new avenue for cancer prevention, and screening efforts tailored to younger individuals showing signs of accelerated aging could help detect cancers early. However, the study's findings are limited to the UK population and need validation in diverse populations.